Robin Palmer

Experience

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  Emerson Electric Co.

  Jan 1998 - Jan 2021

  Automation Solutions Discrete & Industrial Group Managed transactional legal work and served as Senior Legal Officer, Corporate Secretary and member of executive management team for the group, including the business units ASCO, Appleton, Branson Ultrasonics, Tescom, and TopWorx. Conducted due diligence, identifying risks associated with intellectual property ownership, contractual liabilities, US trade regulations and entity consolidations, as legal representative on M&A team, managing the acquisition and integration of Aventics GmbH and HTE Engineering Ltd. Identified and informed business unit management of potential legal risks and ensured compliance with applicable laws. Provided strategic advice, litigation support and coordinated with Corporate, World Area Attorneys and business leaders. Facilitated internal review, document production and prepared response to US Government agencies and NGOs confirming compliance with trade regulations. Screened RFQs, POs, and Letters of Credit involving intermediaries for bribery and diversion risk.Collaborated with senior management to rationalize sales channel organization by evaluating the States’ termination statutes and Federal antitrust laws related to agents, representatives and resellers. Negotiated NDAs for clarity of the legal obligation; and IP clauses to protect trade secrets, background IP and contributions. Mentored, coached and supervised junior attorneys providing unique experiences and participation in business reviews and leadership training, promoting next phases in career goals and expanded roles in the organization. Show less Process Management.Provided legal services for Daniel Flow Products, Flow Systems and Solutions, Flow Lifecycle Services, Roxar, and Regulator Technologies. Assisted with compliance to US Nuclear Regulatory Commission and State regulations involving the importation, storage and deployment of subsea, multi-phase meters. Participated in meetings with the NRC and the resulting consent decree related to administrative compliance with the NRC and State of Texas that affected major oil producing customers in the Gulf of Mexico.Negotiated 10-year settlement with a customer appointed Korean valve manufacturer for defective products incorporated into a custody transfer metering system for a terminal loading facility in Kuwait. Recouped costs for replacements, testing, logistics, liquidated damages and lost efficiencies. Show less Daniel Measurement & Control, Inc.Provided legal advice and managed day-to-day legal work, product safety and representative for the business unit. Oversight of contracts administrator, intellectual property paralegal and trade compliance manager. Assisted with 20+ acre headquarters and manufacturing facility relocation due to eminent domain proceedings for the Interstate 10 corridor expansion in Houston. Participated in settlement discussions with Texas Department of Transportation for the value of the taking. Produced research and document production for $2M recovery under the Federal Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act. Show less

  • Vice President & Senior Associate General Counsel

    Jan 2015 - Jan 2021

  • Vice President & Associate General Counsel

    Jan 2006 - Jan 2015

  • General Counsel

    Jan 1998 - Jan 2006